Student Support
Support for Student Success
From day one at UC Riverside, you will have access to a vast network of student success resources. This includes faculty and peer mentors, wellness resources, clubs and events to help you make friends, and endless ways to grow your leadership skills.
Guidance to Navigate UCR
For First-Year Students
- Business: Newly Admitted First-Year Pre-Business Students
- Education: First-Year Learning Community for Education Majors
- Engineering: Engineering First Year Learning Community (EFLC)
- Humanities: CHASS F1RST: First-Year Experience Programs
- Public Policy: Student Success Programs
- Sciences: CNAS First-Year Student Resources
- Student Life: First Year Mentor Program – First-year students can register and connect with experienced and trained student leaders.
For Transfer Students
- Academic Resource Center: Transfer Success Program
- Business: Newly Admitted Transfer Students
- Education: Transfer Learning Community for Education Majors
- Engineering: Engineering Transfer Student Center
- Humanities: CHASS Transfers F1RST Program
- Public Policy: Student Success Programs
- Sciences: CNAS Transfer Connections
- Student Life: First Year Mentor Program – Transfer students can register and connect with experienced and trained student leaders.
For International Students
If you’re admitted to UCR, the International Student and Scholars (ISS) Office will become your point-of-contact for U.S. immigration advice related to your student status. Services related to U.S. immigration include pre-arrival guidance on obtaining a visa to enter the U.S., maintaining lawful student status throughout your academic program, and guidance on international travel and working in the U.S. The ISS office will also help you navigate on and off campus resources and provide ongoing programming, workshops, and orientations to support your success and wellness at UCR.
Academic and Professional Resources
Get resources to help you excel in your courses and launch your career.
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
When you need academic help, UCR has you covered! Get answers from friendly faculty, engage with study groups, and tap into the free services available at the ARC. You’ll find FREE tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing support, peer mentoring, and graduate school preparation!
Career Center
Meet with a Career Center specialist for expert advice, resume help, and interview prep. Plus, take advantage of career fairs and workshops to build the skills employers want. Tip: Visit the Career Center early and often to align your classes and experiences with your goals. This will help to fast-track your next steps after graduation, whether you enter the workforce or pursue an advanced degree.
Summer Sessions
You can take summer courses to save money. Our tuition cap at eight units means you don’t pay any tuition beyond those eight units. Financial aid and housing are available!
Undergraduate Education (UE)
UE cultivates student success by providing academic support, experiential learning, and research opportunities. Participate in research projects with our renowned faculty. Intern for a government agency or NGO in Sacramento or Washington, D.C. Create and facilitate your own 1-unit course with R'Courses. Develop academic and personal skills to help you ace your classes with support from the Academic Resource Center (ARC).
University Honors
University Honors is by invitation only and is for motivated, high-achieving students who want to make the most of their college experience and push themselves to go further.
Financial Aid
Applying for Aid
Pay for school with scholarships and grants (FREE money), and graduate with less debt. Apply for as many financial aid awards as you’d like — from UCR and all sorts of outside agencies, businesses, and non-profits. You can earn monies from your admitting UCR college or school, as well as for academic achievement, leadership, athletics, and art.
Scholarship Universe
Once you’re a UCR Highlander, create your Scholarship Universe profile and answer questions to start matching with scholarships that best suit you. The more questions you answer, the more scholarship matches you’ll make!
Campus Living
Safety
Safety is a top priority at UCR. We have a 24/7, on-campus Police & Campus Safety, an emergency notification system that sends text alerts, a no-tolerance policy against sexual violence and secure residence halls with video surveillance, restricted card access and live-in staff. At night, our Highlander Safety Team patrol halls and parking lots, and Campus Safety Escorts accompany students across campus.
Dining
Dine on BBQ, wok-inspired dishes, fresh poke bowls, taqueria treats, crispy fries, fresh build-it-yourself sandwiches, and all the coffee and tea you can wish for. We also have a great selection of vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options all over campus. For those of you with a residential dining plan, you’re going to love the convenient, buffet-style dining experience.
Health, Well-being & Safety (HWS)
UCR offers nine departments dedicated to listening, supporting, and providing students with helpful resources and services for your overall safety and well-being. These include:
- Basic Needs – Assistance for food insecurity, housing displacement/homelessness, or financial crisis.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Free and confidential clinical services.
- Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) – Free, voluntary, and confidential services for students with permanent or temporary disabilities.
- Student Health Services (SHS) – On-campus primary care, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and referrals.
Housing Services
Choose from traditional Residence Halls or Family Housing if you’ve got a family of your own.
Transportation Services
Transportation Services offers everything you need to get around. Learn about parking, public transit options (including student benefits), EV charging stations, and UCR’s Bike/Walk Program.
Student Life
Student Life
Experience the total UCR experience with Student Life! Make friends and have fun with campus concerts, cultural celebrations, guest speakers, 300+ student organizations, and so much more.
For Student Parents
UCR supports student parents with a wide range of campus resources and accommodations
- Oban Family Housing – Features apartment homes adjacent to UCR and near to the ECS and Riverside’s public and private schools. Family activities included.
- The Center for Early Childhood Education (ECS) – Offers childcare and kindergarten classes.
- R'Kids – A student-led program to connect students, faculty, and staff with or expecting children. Activities and entertainment included.
- UCR Lactation Accommodation Program – Multiple campus locations with privacy, amenities, and comfortable seating.
- Youth Activities at the Student Recreation Center – Offers sports, activities, games, and educational instruction.
For Families and Caregivers
Highlander Family Network
The Highlander Family Network builds connections and community with our current students’ family base, helping them to feel like they too, are part of the Highlander family.
Parent and Guardian Brochure
Welcome to the Highlander family! Learn what makes the UCR experience special and how we’ll support your student throughout the student experience.